Emergency dentist
Same-day care. A familiar face. Even after hours.
A toothache that woke you at 3 a.m. A crown that came off at lunch. A tooth that met a fork the wrong way. When it happens, you want your own dentist - someone who knows you - not a stranger, and not a call center.
At Pore Dental, same-day emergency appointments are always available. Call your office and we will get you in. After hours, please text Dr. Pore at (951) 595-7284 and he will get back to you as soon as he can.
When it hurts, you get Dr. Pore. Not an answering service.
Most dental offices route after-hours calls to an answering service or a recorded line. Here, your after-hours text reaches Dr. Pore himself: text (951) 595-7284. If he can't reply right away, he will get back to you as soon as he can.
We are an independent, doctor-owned practice - not a corporate chain. You see the same dentist every visit, and in an emergency that matters: Dr. Pore knows your history, your X-rays and your smile.
Is it a real emergency? An honest answer.
Call us right away: a severe or throbbing toothache; a knocked-out tooth; a broken or cracked tooth; swelling in your gum, jaw or face; a lost crown or filling that hurts.
Go to the ER first: bleeding that won't stop with firm pressure; facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing; a broken jaw or a serious injury to your face. The ER can manage pain, bleeding and infection - but hospitals don't treat teeth. Call us as soon as you're safe, and we'll take it from there.
It can probably wait until morning: a small chip with no pain, mild sensitivity, or a lost filling that doesn't hurt. Still call us - we'll decide together, and fit you in promptly.
What to do right now.
Knocked-out tooth
Hold it by the crown (the white part), not the root. Rinse it gently if it's dirty - don't scrub. Try to place it back in the socket, or keep it in a small container of milk. Then call immediately - the best chance of saving it is within the hour.
Toothache
Rinse with warm water. A cold compress on the outside of your cheek helps with swelling. Over-the-counter pain relief, following the package directions, can take the edge off - never place aspirin directly on the gum.
Broken or cracked tooth
Rinse your mouth with warm water and save any pieces you can find. A cold compress helps if your face is swelling.
Lost crown or filling
Keep the crown safe and bring it with you - it can often be re-cemented. Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can protect the tooth until your visit.
What happens when you call.
Call your office
Temecula or Murrieta. Tell us what happened and how much it hurts, and we'll tell you what to do right away. If our office is closed, please text Dr. Pore at (951) 595-7284. If he can't reply right away, he will get back to you as soon as he can.
Come in the same day
Same-day emergency appointments are always available - call as early as you can.
Dr. Pore finds the problem
An exam and X-rays, explained in plain English, with time for your questions.
Relief first, then a written plan
The first goal is getting you comfortable. After that, you'll see your exact fee in writing before anything further starts.
Honest answers about cost.
Fair, competitive pricing - and you'll see your exact fee in writing before anything starts. No surprises, ever.
An emergency is stressful enough without worrying about the bill. Before any treatment beyond your exam, you'll receive a clear, itemized estimate - and time to ask questions. We accept all major credit cards and offer CareCredit financing, and our team can help check your insurance benefits.
Already have an estimate from another office? We offer free second opinions and price matching.
After hours, weekends and holidays.
Dental emergency after hours? Please text Dr. Pore at (951) 595-7284 with your name and what's going on. If he can't reply right away, he will get back to you as soon as he can.
If you can't reach anyone and you have bleeding that won't stop with pressure, or facial swelling that's affecting your breathing or swallowing, don't wait - go to the nearest emergency room, then call us.
Questions are always welcome
Do you really see emergencies the same day?+
Yes. Same-day emergency appointments are always available at both offices. Call as early in the day as you can, and we'll fit you in.
What if it happens at night or on the weekend?+
Text Dr. Pore at (951) 595-7284 with your name and what's going on. If he can't reply right away, he will get back to you as soon as he can. For bleeding that won't stop or swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, go to the ER first.
I'm not a patient of Pore Dental. Can you still help?+
If you're not a patient of ours yet, call anyway - we'll do our very best to get you seen and out of pain. Dental emergencies don't check whether you've been here before.
Should I go to the ER or call you?+
Go to the ER for bleeding that won't stop with pressure, facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, or a serious facial injury. For anything else - toothaches, broken teeth, lost crowns - call us first. The ER can manage pain and infection, but it can't fix a tooth.
I'm nervous - will it hurt?+
It's completely understandable to feel anxious, especially when you're already in pain. The first thing we do is get you comfortable. Tell Dr. Pore what worries you, and he'll explain each step before it happens.
How much does an emergency visit cost?+
Fair, competitive pricing - and you'll see your exact fee in writing before anything starts. No surprises, ever. You'll get a written, itemized estimate before any treatment beyond the exam, and we offer CareCredit financing and price matching.
What should I do for a knocked-out tooth before I get there?+
Hold it by the crown, rinse it gently, and place it back in the socket or in a small container of milk. Then call immediately - the sooner you're in the chair, the better the chance of saving it.
In pain right now? Call.
Same-day appointments at both offices - and after hours, a text away from Dr. Pore himself.
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